Chapter 527

Chapter 527: Trying Again
Zhang Mu maintained a stiff expression for a full three seconds.
He never mentioned this matter to anyone, even rejecting a contract with the King of Warhorses because of it. Yet now, it was revealed by Queen Vaidehi, who possessed the legendary ability over time and space.
However, Queen Vaidehi seemed to be indifferent about it, speaking slowly.
“I would have been very interested, but the plant clan is currently in a life-threatening crisis. I won’t delve into other matters.”
Zhang Mu struggled to move his lips and said, “What do you want me to do, or what do you think I can do?”
Queen Vaidehi looked into the distance with a calm tone.
“I don’t know?”
Zhang Mu’s eyes widened, repeating Queen Vaidehi’s words.
“You don’t know.”
She turned around and looked quietly at Zhang Mu, her voice tinged with a hint of confusion.
“Logically, you are indeed a member of my plant tribe, possessing the same rank of aura as me, you should be another ruler of my tribe, but I always have this strange feeling about you.”
I am part of the human race, with a heart and a body that are part of the human race!
Although not sure why the Blood Lotus tricked the system into determining him as part of the plant tribe, his belonging to the human race is unquestionable.
However, Zhang Mu stayed quiet and didn’t reveal his true identity. When he learned about Queen Vaidehi’s true power, he realized he had no chance of resisting her.
It’s better to stay silent than to speak too much and make mistakes.
Queen Vaidehi thought Zhang Mu’s silence meant she had uncovered his secret, so she explained, “Everyone has their own secrets, even if you are a royal. I won’t harm you, even if you pose a future threat.”
Zhang Mu was a bit puzzled by her words.
“Would you allow someone to grow stronger in the future and pose a threat to you? Most rulers wouldn’t want someone of equal power to challenge them, right?”
This is common knowledge; the reason for the three Beastman Emperors is that they balance each other out. They may have strengths and weaknesses, but they don’t dominate completely.
Surprisingly, Vaidehi replied nonchalantly, “I won’t oppress or eliminate you. In fact, I would be glad for your presence.”
Glad?
Seeing Zhang Mu’s confusion, Vaidehi spoke faster as she felt the struggle of the spirit mounting within her, her time running out.
“I will be glad that the plant family has a new ruler to protect us.
I was lonely for a very long time, until I met these people. I realized that I am not alone, my life can have more than just dark colors, my petals can be colorful.
Any member of the family, even a low-level plant spirit, is very important to me.”
Zhang Mu thought of a possibility, looking at Vaidehi seriously.
If that’s true, then she should have already burned out by now.
“Just as you think, time is a powerful force that destroys balance, using it comes with a price.”
Suddenly, Vaidehi changed the subject and asked Zhang Mu, “Do you know why I can use the power of time?”
Zhang Mu instinctively shook his head. In future generations, he had only heard of such incredible power in legends. How could he know.
“Because, I am Lycoris radiata.”
Seven simple words made Zhang Mu’s heart tremble.
He remembered the Soul Ferryman who ferried on the Duwang River, and suddenly the words it once said came to Zhang Mu’s mind.
“At the border between yin and yang, the Lycoris radiata blooms, belonging to both the ghost realm and the Netherworld.”
That’s right, it’s the Lycoris radiata!
Zhang Mu was confused when he heard it at first, but now he finally understood.
The true form of Queen Vaidehi is a Lycoris radiata flower!
Queen Vaidehi’s voice rushed into Zhang Mu’s ears, and he gradually understood everything.
“There is a small flower that grows at the border between yin and yang, absorbing the energy of life and death, to deceive reincarnation.”
For this flower, as long as yin and yang exist, its life is eternal.
One day, a mysterious power awakened the little flower, empowering her will to grow into a queen.
It gained the power of time.
To have, but also to fear.
Power disregards everything, requires a cost, and is unbearable.
Because she cannot easily use this power, the Lycoris Radiata flower blooms briefly and fades after its most beautiful display.
This story is about Queen Vaidehi herself.
Her mysterious veil has been lifted, but sadly, she is nearing death.
“You are the first person to whom I have revealed this story, it has been burdening me for a long time, but it feels relieving to share it now.”
The future of the plant kingdom is now entrusted to you, remember, you are also one of them.”
Queen Vaidehi’s voice was light and cheerful, but Zhang Mu felt very heavy listening to it.
However, the other party also reminded him of a very serious issue: now his identity was identified as part of the plant family rather than the human race.
Queen Vaidehi’s voice became urgent, “The power of this ghost lord exceeds my estimation. He may be coming out early, and those powerful beings in the awakening realm will also awaken one after another.
However, those below the fourth rank still have a long period of confinement.
I am running out of time.”
Before Zhang Mu could fully accept this fact, Queen Vaidehi’s body began to fade away.
Her lower body was already emitting the scent of the Netherworld, turning into black petals.
Vaidehi was fading away!
Her blooming season had passed; she was about to wither!
Zhang Mu watched as Queen Vaidehi gradually disappeared, and unexpectedly made a decision he hadn’t even thought of.
Suddenly, his upper body clothes burst open due to the expanding energy, revealing two mysterious tattoos.
This time, he wanted to try Duwang River again.
Seeing the ghost in the air deflecting the blade quite a bit, Zhang Mu felt anxious, with elemental energy frantically circulating behind him, forming an energy loop.
The thick fog gradually dispersed, revealing the true form of Duwang River.
Familiar chains clinked together, familiar oars sliced through the water.
It was the Soul Ferryman, he appeared.
Heart racing at the sight but with Queen Vaidehi about to vanish, Zhang Mu couldn’t wait and hurriedly asked the Soul Ferryman before he could speak, “Can this person be extradited now?”
Soul Ferryman gazed at the figure of Queen Vaidehi, his dry voice slowly echoing.
“The Lycoris radiata, willing to return to the Netherworld before disappearing, can be escorted.”
After receiving a positive response, Zhang Mu, feeling a bit impulsive, quickly said, “Escort her, quickly!”
He convinced himself that the powerful Queen Vaidehi, being able to control her, would have a significant impact.
A chain, glowing like a bright light, attracted the dissipating body of Queen Vaidehi towards it.
Zhang Mu was prepared to have his soul imprinted by the Netherworld, but after waiting for a long time without feeling anything unusual, not even the slightest hint of the discomfort he felt the last time with the mismatched one-third of a soul.
Just as Zhang Mu was feeling puzzled, the voice of the Soul Ferryman slowly echoed in Zhang Mu’s mind.
“Bringing the Lycoris radiata back to the Netherworld is meritorious, no need to pay with a soul.”
Before Zhang Mu could gather himself, the Soul Ferryman had already vanished, and the Duwang River had slowly receded into the mist.
A small black flower, missing some petals, suddenly appeared at the edge of the Duwang River, quietly growing.